Odaiyinna Nalloda
From Rajathi Rojakili · 1985
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Rajathi Rojakili1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai | A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside, |
| Thanga kozhunthanukku saanthu pottu vaikka venum | Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden brother-in-law. |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Male | |
| Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai | A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside, |
| Thanga pasunkilikku saanthu pottu vaikka venum | Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot. |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Male | |
| Yaelam manakkura koonthal vanaththilae | In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom, |
| Vaasa malli vachi vidavaa…aa…aaa…. | Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers? |
| Yaelam manakkura koonthal vanaththilae | In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom, |
| Vaasa malli vachi vidavaa…aa…aaa…. | Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers? |
| Male | |
| Panjum valikkira paadham nadakkavey | For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts, |
| Poovaalae paalam kattavaa….aa….aaa….. | Shall I build a bridge out of flowers? |
| Panjum valikkira paadham nadakkavey | For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts, |
| Poovaalae paalam kattavaa….aa….aaa….. | Shall I build a bridge out of flowers? |
| Female | |
| Kanni manasaiyum kadhal vayasaiyum | A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love, |
| Saeththu vachchi yaaru thaichchathu…oo…. | Who brought them together and stitched them? |
| Kanni manasaiyum kadhal vayasaiyum | A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love, |
| Saeththu vachchi yaaru thaichchathu… | Who brought them together and stitched them? |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Female | |
| Chinna kazhuththaiyum muththu saraththaiyum | This slender neck and a string of pearls, |
| Needhaanae saeththu vachchathu | Wasn't it you who brought them together? |
| Chinna kazhuththaiyum muththu saraththaiyum | This slender neck and a string of pearls, |
| Needhaanae saeththu vachchathu | Wasn't it you who brought them together? |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Male | |
| Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai | A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside, |
| Female :Thanga pasunkilikku saanthu pottu vaikka venum | Female: Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot. |
| Both :Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Both: Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
| Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. | Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa…. |
ஓடையின்னா நல்லோட ஒளிஞ்சிருக்க பூஞ்சோலை
தங்க கொழுந்தனுக்கு சாந்து பொட்டு வைக்க வேணும்
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden brother-in-law.
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
ஓடையின்னா நல்லோட ஒளிஞ்சிருக்க பூஞ்சோலை
தங்கப் பசுங்கிளிக்கு சாந்து பொட்டு வைக்க வேணும்
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot.
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
ஏலம் மணக்குற கூந்தல் வனத்திலே
வாச மல்லி வச்சி விடவா.....ஆ....ஆஅ....
ஏலம் மணக்குற கூந்தல் வனத்திலே
வாச மல்லி வச்சி விடவா.....ஆ....ஆஅ....
In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom,
Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers?
In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom,
Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers?
பஞ்சும் வலிக்கிற பாதம் நடக்கவே
பூவாலே பாலம் கட்டவா....ஆ....ஆஅ....
பஞ்சும் வலிக்கிற பாதம் நடக்கவே
பூவாலே பாலம் கட்டவா....ஆ....ஆஅ....
For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts,
Shall I build a bridge out of flowers?
For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts,
Shall I build a bridge out of flowers?
கன்னி மனசையும் காதல் வயசையும்
சேத்து வச்சி யாரு தைச்சது.....ஊ......
கன்னி மனசையும் காதல் வயசையும்
சேத்து வச்சி யாரு தைச்சது.....
A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love,
Who brought them together and stitched them?
A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love,
Who brought them together and stitched them?
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
சின்ன கழுத்தையும் முத்து சரத்தையும்
நீதானே சேத்து வச்சது
சின்ன கழுத்தையும் முத்து சரத்தையும்
நீதானே சேத்து வச்சது
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
This slender neck and a string of pearls,
Wasn't it you who brought them together?
This slender neck and a string of pearls,
Wasn't it you who brought them together?
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
ஓடையின்னா நல்லோட ஒளிஞ்சிருக்க பூஞ்சோலை
தங்க கொழுந்தனுக்கு சாந்து பொட்டு வைக்க வேணும்
இருவர் :
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
தன்னன்னா தானே தன்னன்னா.......
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Female: Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot.
Both: Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Thanga kozhunthanukku saanthu pottu vaikka venum
Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden brother-in-law.
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Thanga pasunkilikku saanthu pottu vaikka venum
Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot.
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Yaelam manakkura koonthal vanaththilae
In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom,
Vaasa malli vachi vidavaa…aa…aaa….
Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers?
Yaelam manakkura koonthal vanaththilae
In the forest of hair smelling of cardamom,
Vaasa malli vachi vidavaa…aa…aaa….
Shall I adorn it with fragrant jasmine flowers?
Panjum valikkira paadham nadakkavey
For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts,
Poovaalae paalam kattavaa….aa….aaa…..
Shall I build a bridge out of flowers?
Panjum valikkira paadham nadakkavey
For feet so delicate that walking even on soft cotton hurts,
Poovaalae paalam kattavaa….aa….aaa…..
Shall I build a bridge out of flowers?
Kanni manasaiyum kadhal vayasaiyum
A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love,
Saeththu vachchi yaaru thaichchathu…oo….
Who brought them together and stitched them?
Kanni manasaiyum kadhal vayasaiyum
A maiden's heart and the age of youth and love,
Saeththu vachchi yaaru thaichchathu…
Who brought them together and stitched them?
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Chinna kazhuththaiyum muththu saraththaiyum
This slender neck and a string of pearls,
Needhaanae saeththu vachchathu
Wasn't it you who brought them together?
Chinna kazhuththaiyum muththu saraththaiyum
This slender neck and a string of pearls,
Needhaanae saeththu vachchathu
Wasn't it you who brought them together?
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Odaiyinnaa nalloda olinjirukka poonjolai
A stream means a good stream, with a flower garden hidden inside,
Female :Thanga pasunkilikku saanthu pottu vaikka venum
Female: Must apply a sandal paste dot for the golden green parrot.
Both :Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Both: Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Thannannaa thaanae thannannaa….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Odaiyinnaa Nalloda' is a sweet, traditional folk-style duet from Rajathi Rojakili (1985) expressing tender romantic affection between lovers. Set against a lush rural backdrop, the song relies on nature imagery and pastoral folk motifs—comparing streams, flower gardens, and delicate feet to convey intimacy, beauty, and grace. The lovers exchange playful compliments and sweet banter. The hero offers to decorate her fragrant hair with jasmine and pave her path with blossoms, while the heroine fondly asks who united love with a young heart, attributing her happiness to him. The rhythmic 'Thannannaa' folk refrains enhance the traditional, earthy charm of the composition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Yaelam manakkura koonthal vanaththilae”
The lyricist metaphorically describes the heroine's long, fragrant hair as a 'forest' (vanam).
Athi-uyarvu Navitci Ani (Hyperbole)
“Panjum valikkira paadham nadakkavey”
An exaggerated poetic visual stating that even soft cotton causes pain to her extremely delicate feet.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanni manasaiyum kadhal vayasaiyum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kanni' and 'Kadhal'.
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Trivia
Composed by Chandrabose, 'Rajathi Rojakili' (1985) featured several rustic folk tracks that gained popularity across rural Tamil Nadu. Lyricist Muthulingam, a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Government's Kalaimamani award, wrote these lyrics infusing authentic village folk rhythm ('Thannannaa') with delicate romantic metaphors. The duet brought together K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki, whose refined vocal renditions gave a classic touch to Chandrabose's folk melody.
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